Changes coming to Nambour’s Eddie De Vere building
Improvements will be made to the ground floor of the Eddie De Vere building in Nambour to create an accessible meeting and activity space for community members.
Division 10 Councillor David Law said the interim changes marked the start of a comprehensive redevelopment.
“Options are still being considered to transform the Nambour administration building and the existing library from a corporate office space to an integrated community library-focused building with workspaces,” Cr Law said.
“This represents our commitment to creating a more community-focused space within the Nambour administration building precinct.
“We're excited to make these changes contributing to a vibrant and welcoming hub for our community.”
Key interim changes on the ground floor of the building include:
• a dedicated area within the foyer designed to foster a welcoming and inviting environment for the community.
• bookable activity space to serve as a multi-purpose area for community activities.
Construction work for these temporary changes is expected to start in July.
You can find out more information on Council’s website. Visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and search “Nambour Centre Activation Project”.
About the building
History: In the mid-1970s, the then Shire Chairman of the Maroochy Shire, Cr Eddie De Vere commissioned the construction of a new local government precinct which would include local government shire chambers and office building, library and town square. The Council engaged James Birrell, who was a well-known architect and town planner specialising in public architecture. James’s body of work prior to this commission included projects for the Brisbane City Council with buildings such as the Toowong Library, Centenary Pool Centre and Wickham Terrace Car Park. The design of the council chambers’ facade utilised a form and layout derived from the ‘Golden Mean’, an ancient Greek architecture ratio that references natural order. It opened in 1978.
Interim changes marked the start of a comprehensive redevelopment of the building.